Kyle Hendricks shines as the Angels shut out the Yankees 4-0 on June 18, 2025. See how the Halos extended New York's historic 29-inning scoreless streak.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Forget the Bronx Bombers; right now, it's all about the Halos' pitching. The Los Angeles Angels walked into Yankee Stadium on Wednesday and delivered an absolute masterclass, blanking the New York Yankees 4-0 for their second consecutive shutout. Kyle Hendricks turned back the clock with his best performance in years, and the offense did just enough to make a loud statement in a very quiet stadium.
The Yankees have now been shut out in three consecutive games for the first time since 2016 and haven't scored a run in 29 innings.
In a masterful performance that had fans reminiscing about his prime, Kyle Hendricks completely baffled the Yankees lineup. 'The Professor' was in full control, carving up hitters for seven shutout innings. He allowed just four hits and a single walk while striking out nine, his highest total in a game since 2020. Hendricks set the tone from the first pitch, confidently attacking the zone and leaving New York's hitters shaking their heads on the long walk back to a booing dugout.
The fourth inning was all the offense the Angels would need. With one out, the Halos strung together four consecutive hits off starter Will Warren. Luis Rengifo and Nolan Schanuel delivered back-to-back RBI singles to get the scoring started. Then, Taylor Ward stepped up and ripped a two-run single that deflected off third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s glove, breaking the game open and giving the Angels a commanding 4-0 lead. It was a perfect example of opportunistic hitting.
After Hendricks' brilliant start, the bullpen slammed the door shut. Ryan Zeferjahn, Reid Detmers, and Hunter Strickland each contributed a scoreless, hitless inning to complete the combined four-hitter. Strickland worked around a walk in the ninth to seal the victory. It marks the first time the Angels have posted back-to-back shutouts since August 2022, a testament to a pitching staff that is firing on all cylinders right now.
As impressive as the Angels were, the story was also about the historic ineptitude of the Yankees' offense. They went 0-for-10 with runners in scoring position and have now been held scoreless for 29 straight innings. The frustration boiled over as superstar Aaron Judge, who went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts, was booed by the home crowd. The Angels didn't just win; they completely demoralized a division leader on their own turf.
Two straight shutouts against the Yankees in their own ballpark is more than just a great series win; it's a statement. The Angels are now just one game under .500 and have a chance to sweep in the series finale. Can the pitching staff make it three in a row? If this momentum is real, the rest of the league better take notice.
